The State Fire Marshal's Office checked the building today for safe exits, while Louisiana State Police and East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office will work the funeral itself to make sure those in attendance are safe.

"You're not going to see a buildup of police in the area; You're not going to see a buildup of uniforms all over the place," State Police Superintendent Colonel Mike Edmonson said Thursday. "You're going to see some, because we have to make sure the people who are going are protected."

Security is a concern particularly because of unrest in Baton Rouge since the death of Alton Sterling. Police and citizens clashed at a series of demonstrations, resulting in more than 100 arrests.